Seeya, Buddy

Today, we lost one of the best dogs I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing.

His name was Buddy, and he was a Golden Retriever. I’ve known him and his family since I was 13 years old—that’s a good 8 years. Before meeting him, I was deathly afraid of dogs. I was bit by a Golden when I was little; I deserved it. I was bothering her puppies. But, whether I deserved it or not, she still bit me, and I harbored a dislike for dogs for a long, long time. Then I met Buddy.

Buddy was the sweetest, least crazy dog… he would sit and keep us company while we played games in the sunroom. I would feed him my pizza crust and he loved me for it. He liked to be pulled across the carpet when he played tug-o-war and loved playing in the mud and dirt. He smelled like a dog, and I would go home and all my stuff smelled like dog, and that was okay because Buddy was a pretty cool guy. He quickly restored my joy for the canine race. In fact, without Buddy in my life, there would probably be no Waffle.

He was Waffle’s only doggy friend for the first three months I had him. At first, it was scary, because Buddy’s form of play and Waffle’s form of play were very different, and there were some fights. They warmed up after 3 visits or so, and I think they both enjoyed the other’s company. They went to the beach together and really had a blast. Unfortunately, that was the first and last time they could go together. Buddy suffered a severe nosebleed that had him nearly bleed out. We didn’t know it then, but that was the beginning of his ordeal with nasal cancer.

He kept an excellent attitude throughout the whole thing. His Mom did literally everything to keep him alive. Without her care, we probably would have lost him months ago, or even shortly after his first episode. But, even with the best diet, the best doctors, and all the right medications, his cancer got the best of him.

He loved everyone and everything. He put a smile on everyone’s face and converted more than one dog-hater into a dog-lover. He felt it was his duty to take care of the family, and he did so with dedication and drive. Even in his sickness, he wanted to make sure everyone was happy. He succeeded. We'll miss you, but we know you they need you up there.

God bless you, Buddy. May you bring joy to all the souls in heaven the way you did on Earth.

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Comment by Anna Morelli on June 8, 2011 at 11:23pm: He will always be only one loving thought away....there is no separation between the seen and the unseen. No one we love is ever truly lost.

Comment by Carolyn and Gracie on June 4, 2011 at 1:08am: So sorry for your loss, but thank you for a beautiful and touching story. We all need a Buddy in our lives. :)

Comment by Teresa Gilpin on June 3, 2011 at 7:39pm: Thats a really great love story! And a tribute to a great dog and friend! I am so sorry for your loss. ^-^

Comment by Sondra on June 3, 2011 at 4:47pm: we are so sorry for your loss.. God Bless you Buddy

Comment by Winnie on June 3, 2011 at 9:42am: To share life with a Golden Retriever like Buddy is priceless. They are the world's "neighborhood greeters", always welcoming and social. I miss Genny, our neighborhood Golden who has moved. I see an angel here on earth in every Golden. You were so blessed to be able to have Buddy and in a month or a year you'll love the memories. My little guy passed this week so I think I know how much pain you are in.....bless you and Buddy!

Comment by Jennifer Markley on June 3, 2011 at 9:25am: God speed Buddy...it sounds like you will be sorely missed.

Comment by Cindi & Twinkie on June 3, 2011 at 8:06am: What a wonderful tribute to Buddy. He was a well-loved guy!

Comment by Gromit, Sparkle, and Doug on June 3, 2011 at 2:07am: That's a fine tribute to your friend, Rachael. Goldens are real sweethearts, wonderful dogs, rather like a tall Corgi.